Practice Overdamped System (ζ>1) - 10.12.3 | 10. Duhamel Integral | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is an overdamped system?

💡 Hint: Think about how damping affects motion.

Question 2

Easy

Describe the response of an overdamped system.

💡 Hint: Recall how the system returns to equilibrium.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What characterizes an overdamped system?

  • Oscillatory response
  • Two exponential decay terms
  • Rapid return to equilibrium

💡 Hint: Consider what happens in vibration.

Question 2

True or False: An overdamped system oscillates when responding to an impulse.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the key definition of overdamping.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a structure designed as an overdamped system. How would you calculate its damping ratio based on its material properties and intended use?

💡 Hint: Link material properties with practical application.

Question 2

If an earthquake causes a sudden force on an overdamped structure, how can Duhamel’s Integral be applied to compute the response?

💡 Hint: Consider how impulse responses combine over time.

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